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Hi, I know this should be simple and I have looked up the info but I tried to remove my Mums lock to replace it yesterday, admittedly in a rush. The barrel pushed forward out of the door just over an inch and seemed to get stuck, I slowly revolved the key around what seemed like at least 3 full turns and it would not push out? I tried from the other side and exactly the same which made me wonder if I needed two keys as they don't turn in sync with each other though I guess this is normal for this type of lock?
Are these barrel locks all the same to remove? Pretty much all info I've come across states to turn roughly 10 degrees and it should come free.
I removed one retaining screw (phillips) just below is a star screw which I assume is for the metal strip that runs up the side of the door?
Can anybody offer any advice as to why I couldn't remove the barrel or should it come free with perseverance?
The only other info I can give is that the key enters at a 90 degree angle so would that still be a 10 degree turn? does it matter what position the lock is in? sorry I have only ever replaced standard locks prior to this.
Thanks in advance for any help as she urgently needs the lock repolacing due to someone having a key who shouldn't have.
Are these barrel locks all the same to remove? Pretty much all info I've come across states to turn roughly 10 degrees and it should come free.
I removed one retaining screw (phillips) just below is a star screw which I assume is for the metal strip that runs up the side of the door?
Can anybody offer any advice as to why I couldn't remove the barrel or should it come free with perseverance?
The only other info I can give is that the key enters at a 90 degree angle so would that still be a 10 degree turn? does it matter what position the lock is in? sorry I have only ever replaced standard locks prior to this.
Thanks in advance for any help as she urgently needs the lock repolacing due to someone having a key who shouldn't have.